California’s transitional kindergarten instruction should remain developmentally appropriate and prioritize play as a form of learning, the state emphasized in a proposed clarification of the ...

I have a secret to share. I keep my nine-year-old son home from school every Monday to play outside and take karate. Marty’s wonderful teacher supports his weekly mental health day. I need one too.

As a result of a new state law, California schools instituted transitional kindergarten to give 4-year-olds who were previously eligible for kindergarten an extra year to adjust to school and ...

Elgin Area School District U-46 will host a free screening of a documentary film exploring the advantages of play-based approaches to learning in kindergarten on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The 30-minute ...

Play can be a window into your child’s world! An expert explains how interpreting play can help you decode what your preschooler may be thinking and feeling. Preschool is a big milestone for both ...

I have a secret to share. I keep my nine-year-old son home from school every Monday to play outside and take karate. Marty’s wonderful teacher supports his weekly mental health day. I need one too.